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The Diabetes Care Center
Although there is still no cure for diabetes, today there is hope. Thanks in part to facilities like our Diabetes Care Center, you can learn to manage living with diabetes successfully. Whether you are newly diagnosed, had diabetes triggered by pregnancy or another condition, or have had diabetes for years, we can help. Diabetes Care EducationOur team of Certified diabetes nurse educators and diabetes dietitian educators collaborate to tailor the program that best meets your individual needs. Topics include:
Inpatient Programs and EducationWe teach you the "survival skills" you'll need to manage your diabetes at home. Inpatient programs are designed to bridge the gap until more in-depth education can take place on an outpatient basis. Managing Your DiabetesYou will need to learn how to help your doctor manage your diabetes. This may include giving yourself insulin or other medications, monitoring your blood glucose, and being on the look-out for acute and chronic complications. But much of what you need to know isn't medical at all. You'll need to know how to balance food, exercise, and activity in order to feel your best. Meal planning will involve reading food labels and being more aware of what you order in restaurants.
Appointment InformationWe are located on the Chippenham Campus of CJW Medical Center at 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond VA 23225. Valet parking is available in front of the Levinson Heart Hospital. Please call (804) 228-6750 for information and directions. Patients need a physicians order with a diagnosis of diabetes. Please fax orders to (804) 228-6754. To schedule an appointment please call Diagnostic Scheduling at (804) 327-8706. Patients need to arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled appointment to register in Central Registration on the first floor. |
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